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GRE Hit Parade 1 M-P
Hit Parade 1 M-P
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English
Graduate
01/11/2009

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magnanimity
Definition
the quality of being generously noble in mind and heart, esp. in forgiving (noun) (adj form: magnanimous)
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martial
Definition
associated with war and the armed forces (adj)
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mundane
Definition
of the world; typical of or concerned with he ordinary (adj)
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nascent
Definition
coming into being; in early developmental stages (adj)
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nebulous
Definition
vague; cloudy; lacking clearly defined form (adj)
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neologism
Definition
a new word, expression, or usage; the creation or use of new words or senses (noun)
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noxious
Definition
harmful, injurious (adj)
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obtuse
Definition
lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression (adj)
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obviate
Definition
to anticipate and make unnecessary (verb)
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onerous
Definition
troubling; burdensome (adj)
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paean
Definition
a song or hymn of praise and thanksgiving (noun)
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parody
Definition
a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect, esp. in literature and art. (noun)
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perennial
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recurrent through the year or many years; happening repeatedly (adj)
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perfidy
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intentional breach of faith; treachery (adj form: perfidious)
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perfunctory
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cursory; done without care or interest (adj)
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perspicacious
Definition
acutely perceptive; having keen discernment (noun form: perspicacity)
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